Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8201, Solomon Drown, R.I.

SERVICE
NUMBER
R J
Drown, Solomon Betsey
N 8201
CONTENTS

Letter to Pension agent 26 August 1833
15.770 Rhode Island Solomon Harrington of Providence in the State of R. Island who was a Sergeant in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Col. Crary in the R. Island line for 15 months, furloughed due to illness, Surgeon
Inscribed on the Roll of Rhode Island at the rate of $25 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 day of July 1833 and sent to W. W. Providence R.I.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $1050.00 Pension allowance ending Decr. 262.50 $1312.50
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. W. Woodburn Clerk, Book 8 Vol. 26 Page 107

860 R Island
repe July 18
Betsey Drown widow of Solomon Drown who died on the 3 Feb. 1834 of Providence in the State of R I who was a Surg n in the Co commanded by Captain of the commanded by Col Cary in the R I Line line for 13 mo Serg t Mule G o Surgeon
Inscribed on the Roll of R. Island at the rate of $25 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 5th day of March , 1834 Feby
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 day of Feby 1844 and sent to A. Ray Precinct
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
increased from $480. wann
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 }
Recorded by F. G. Swann , Clerk. Book C Vol. 1 Page 90

14174 Solomon Brown B.R.I.
Surgeon Surgeon's Mate & Surgeon 2 years
240. 60 200 225
300.00 100.00 180 50
4 mths Surgeon 15 " Surgeon's Mate.
Benja Cornell B.R.I.

BRIEF in the case of  Solomon Drown  County of Providence  in the State of  Rhode Island  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 79 years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years. Months. Days.     Apr In 1776 8 As a Surgeon's mate Gen. Jno Morgan Director General   Jany 1777 7 same Doct Arnold   Augt " 1778 7 15 Surgeon to the first Bata Col Brary Regt   1780 1 15 state Hospital Col Atwell Regt  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Providence R.I.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? documentary  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? not attached 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Apr 1776  Nov 1776
M Clapp Examining Clerk.

Brooklyn Oct. 7th. 1853.
L. P. Waldo Esq. Commissioner of Pensions,
In behalf of the children of Betsey Drown deceased, I have appointed Charles D. Lewis of New York city, to prosecute the claim for arrearages of pension; and respectfully ask Mr Lewis or his substitute permission to examine the papers filed in the case.
The original pension was granted under the act of the 4th July 1836 -
I remain, With great respect
Yours very truly
Thomas J. Drown
Wm L. P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
I hereby appoints Dist. Robert W Young of Washington my substitute to prosecute the claim of the heirs of Betsey Drown dead. I remain Sir New York Oct 7 th 1853 C. D. Lewis

I Abigail Russell of Mendon in the County of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged Ninety years Widow of Jonathan Russell Testify & say that I well remember being present at the marriage of Doct. Solomon Drown Jun. of Providence with Betsy Russell of Holliston; The marriage was had at my Father's House in Holliston, by the Rev. Joshua Prentice since deceased; The said Betsy Russell was half sister to my Husband. Their marriage was had the latter part of the year 1777, & according to the best of my recollection, at Thanksgiving time & that I was
Abigail Russell
Worcester ss. September 15: 1836.
Then personally appeared the above named Abigail Russell, with whom I am well acquainted and is a person of truth & veracity, and she made oath to the truth of the above affidavit, by her subscribed, in my presence.
Before me - Warren Rawson Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Secretary's Office, Oct. 12. 1836.
I hereby certify that Warren Rawson, above named, was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Worcester on the 15 th day of September, above written. witness my hand & the Seal of the Commonwealth.
John P. Bigelow Clerk of the Court

Betsey Drown N. 361
Widow of Solomon Drown
Attest
Surgeon Mtd 15 mo
Surgeon — 9 "
24-
$ 525 per ann cash
Blowell Andover R.R.

State of Rhode Island
County of Providence ss
In this th 27 day of September A.D. 1836 personally appeared in open Court being the municipal court of the city of Providence in said county Providence  Betsey Brown of Wester in said county aged 77 years, who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision of the act of Congress of July 4th 1836. That she is the widow of Solomon Brown who was a surgeon in the war of the Revolution for more than three years that her said husband the said Solomon entered as Surgeon to Col. Brigs. Regiment of Rhode Island State Troops & continued in it until the spring of 1780 that her said husband applied for & obtained a pension under the act of June 7th 1832 & she refers to the evidence there produced for proof of his services. That she was married to the said Solomon on about  it was on the 25 day of November Thanksgiving day 1777 but her marriage is not recorded either in any public or private record as she knows or believes but the testimony of a living witness is here produced & also several letters from her said husband to her. She further declares her said husband died on the 5th day of February 1834 and she has remained unmarried ever since that period wherefore she requests that pension may be continued to her
Betsey Brown
Municipal Court of the City of Providence, September 27 1836, Subscribed and sworn to by said Betsey Brown, in open Court, Albert Greene Clerk

I Henry B Drown of North Providence in the county of Providence being now 37 years of age on oath do certify & say that Betsey Drown who has subscribed the preceding declaration is my mother & the said Solomon was my father My said father died on the fifth day of Feb- ruary A.D. 1834 I was with him when he died My mother has remained concerned ever since that period & is now my father's widow
Henry B Drown
Municipal Court of the City of Providence September 27 th 1836. Subscribed and sworn to by said Henry B. Drown, in open Court. Albert G. Greene Clerk.
In attestation whereof, and also in attestation that said Betsey Drown and Henry B. Drown are both credible persons, and that their statements are entitled to credit, the said Court have hereunto caused their seal to be affixed, on the day and year first above written.
Albert G. Greene, Clerk.

Solomon Drown
14/74

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Rhode-Island District, sc. August Term 1832
County of Providence
On this sixth day of August A.D. 1832 personally appeared in open Court, being a resident of Solomon Drown District Court of the United States within and for said District, now in session— Solomon Drown a resident of Foster in the County of Providence and State of Rhode Island aged 79 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832, viz.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
He was born March 11 th 1853 in Providence & lived there when he entered the service since the War had lived mostly in the States of Virginia & Pennsylvania & laterly in Foster, Rhode Island where he now resides and this applicant further States that in April 1776 he was appointed Surgeons Mate in the General Hospital under John Morgan Director General of the Hospitals and was discharged November 21 st 1776 as per his discharge herewith presented, but did not leave until about half a month after, having served eight months at New York, Westchester, New castle &c in the State of New York & at Wormalk, Conn — and this applicant further States that on the fifth of January 1777 he was appointed Surgeons mate in the Rhode Island State Hospital under Dr Jonathan Arnold for 15 months — but served only seven months, when he was discharged — his commission  being promoted to the rank of surgeon in Gray's  his commission in under Doctor Jonathan Arnold and discharge are herewith presented — and this applicant further States that on the 1 st of August 1777 he was appointed Surgeon to the 1 st Battalion of Col Bracy's regiment as per his commission & served until the 16 th of March following having served seven and a half months — and the applicant further States that in August 1778 he was Surgeon one month to the States Hospital was stationed at Bristol  in Sullivan's expedition to the Jerseys and was stationed in the Hospital at Bristol R.I. and this applicant further States that on the 3 rd of August 1780 he was appointed Surgeon to Lt Col Atwells regiment as per his commission and served half a month — all of which he served out and was honorably discharged

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
attest Blauvelt  Solomon Drown
We, _____ a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and _____ residing in _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age, that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that William Wilkinson who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in the testified as aforesaid and that  who also signed the same is a resident in the City of Providence and is a credible person, and that their  his statement is entitled to credit.
I, BENJAMIN COWELL, Clerk of said District Court, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Solomon Drown — for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 12 day of October A.D. 1832
Benjamin Cowell

Rev.  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8201  Rev
Betsey Lorrown
Wid.
Solomon Lorrown
Surgeon Mote
Act: July 4 1836
Index:—Vol. 24 , Page 195
[Arrangement of 1870.]

rept. Nov 6. 38
Husband's paper, Col. Dec 8 to Jan. J. L. Fillingham H. R. Mar 10 1840 J. R. Bartlett, Mar. 13/50 U.S. Feb 10. 1881: maj Asa B Gardner Military History
Rhode Island 860
Betsy Brown widow of Solomon Brown who died on the 5th February 1834 of Providence in the State of R.I. who was a Sarg d in the Company commanded by Captain  of the Regt. commanded by Col. Brady in the R.I. line for 15 months Surgeon's Mate " " " " " " " " " " reduced from $525
Inscribed on the Roll of R.I. at the rate of $80 Dollars  Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834 5th February 1834
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 st day of Oct. 1838 and about H.  Intm Providence R.I.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1838 $2400.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 March, 240.00 $2640.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 }
Recorded by H. H. Woodson Clerk, Book 7 Vol. 2 Page 85

Rhode Island 860
Betsy Brown
widow of Solomon Brown decd.
who died on the 5 February 1834 at Providence in the State of R.I.
who was a Sarg. Major in the Company commanded by Captain of the  Regt. commanded by Col. Crary in the R.I. line for
See letter to H.B. Brown, 18 Oct. 1838
Instituted on the Roll of R.I. Island at the rate of 525 Dollars 50 Cents per annum, to commence on the 1st 5 th day of March 1834 February 1834
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 day of May 1837 and sent Benj. Gorrell Providence R.I.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1837 $3156.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept. " 262.50
$3418.50
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 4, 1836. Section the 3. }
Recorded by H.H. Addison Clerk, Book 4 Vol. 1 Page 101

State of Rhode Island.
Newport. the 3 d of August 1780
This is to Certify that Doct Solomon Drowne is assigned to duty as surgeon pro tempore to Lt Col Atwell's Regiment of Senior Class. all Concerned.
Mo nt Arnold D r & S r M att .
Isaac Benton Surg V ol by G reene
Ascertain the time he was paid to W DSA  B AH

Does the name of Solomon Drown, appear among the Continental Officers who received pay? He was a Surgeon & Surgeon's mate in R. Island Contl. line.
B. G. H.
For W. G. London No. 15.
The name of Solomon Drown is not found on the list of Officers of the Rhode Continental line nor on any either of the other Continental lines.
Room No 15
May 12/59.

Original
New Application

To what time was Solomon Brown of R. I. last paid act 32 at $525 pr. annum?
N. H. A.
May 17. 1837
Belsey Brown R. I. act 36 at $525 pr. annum. When last paid
N. H. A.
Paid to 1st Sept '37 in 2d yr 1837.
Paid to 1st March 1838 in 1st yr 1838.
S. H. V.

Doctor Solomon Drowne, of Rhode Island, was a Surgeon in the war of the Revolution. He applied for and received a Pension for his revolutionary services, under the General Act of Pensions of June 7, 1832.
The Hon. Benjamin Cowell was Pension Agent for Rhode Island, in 1832, (and the following years). He assisted in procuring the Pension and paid it to Doctor Drowne, who died in February, 1834. The Pension was continued to his widow, Betsey Drowne, who died in May, 1844, in Foster, R.I.
Amongst Dr. Drowne's Papers (now my possession) is a Memo. stating, that he hoped the Commission and Certificate, which were forwarded to the Pension office might be eventually returned and placed with the family Papers.
In 1776, he was Surgeon's Mate in New York and Connecticut; and Surgeon also later in Rhode Island Hospitals, and in Col. Crary's and Col. Sturtevant's Rhode Island (Continental) Regiments.
The writer, Henry T. Drowne, 52 Wall St. New York, is, not only, the oldest grandson, but represents Dr. Drowne in the Cincinnati, and would be much gratified to receive the said Commission & Certificate,

Town Clerk's Office H. Histon Decemr. 1 st A.D. 1836 I Elisha Cutler Jr Town Clerk of the Town of Holliston do hereby certify that after examination I cannot find the marriage of Solomon Drown & Betsy Russell recorded in the records of said Town I also certify that I believe many marriages have taken place in said Town many years past which are not to be found on the records of said Town
Elisha Cutler Jr
Middlesex ss. Holliston Dec r 1 st A.D. 1836
Personally appeared the above named Elisha Cutler Jr known to me as the Town Clerk of said Holliston & made oath that the above certificate is correct
Before me
Elisha Cutler Justice of Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Sess n Office Dec. 1 st 1836.
I hereby certify that Elisha Cutler, above named, is a Justice of the Peace for the County of Middlesex in this State. In witness my hand & the seal of the Commonwealth. John C. Brigham Clerk of the Court

William Wilkinson of Providence on Oath Testifies That he joined Col. Archibald Crarys Regiment of Rhode Island State Troops, in July 1777 at which time Doctor Solomon Drown was Surgeon of the Regiment and served in that Station until March 16, 1778. He further testifies that he has been personally well acquainted with him from that time and that his Character both as a professional and Private Man has always stood as high as any Man in our Country
William Wilkinson
August 8 th 1832
Sworn to in open Court
Benja Laurell

Gen l Hospital Nov 21 1746
To all it whom it may concern
This is to certify that Mr Solomon Drown hath served as Mate in the General Hospital the past Campaign with general acceptance & hath performed the duties of his Station with fidelity & is recommended at his quitting the Hospital to the public as a Young Gentleman of assiduity & merit
John Morgan Direct Gen l of the Hospital

State of Rhode Island Providence Plantation } Ss.
To Solomon Drown from Greeting
□ Reposing special trust and confidence □ in your Fidelity Skill and ability and by the virtue of an Act of the Honorable the General Assembly of said State regulating Hospital appointments and the Authority thereby vested in us. We Jonathan Arnold Esquire Director & Surveyor of the General & other Military Hospitals within the said State, And Isaac Senter Esq Hospital Surgeon do hereby appoint you the said Solomon Drown an Hospital Mate within the said State hereby requiring Empowering you to hold, exercise and perform all such duties Powers & privileges as appertained to your office for and during the term of Fifteen Months next ensuing the date hereof or until you shall by proper Authority be discharged therefrom, And you are to follow & obey such orders and directions as you shall from time to time from us or either of us or others your Superior Officers in all things relative to the duties of your said appointment for which this shall be your Sufficient Warrant,
Given under our Hands & Seals, the Fifth day of January. Anno Domini 1777.
Jon a Arnold Isaac Senter,

State of Rhode Island ss
Genl Hospital July 31. 77.
The within named Solomon Drown for being by the Hon Council of War appointed Surgeon to Col Crarys Regiment - he is therefore hereby discharged from the within Appointment.
Ino a Arnold By Hospital

By the Honorable Nicholas Cooke Esquire Governor, Captain General, and Commander in Chief of and over the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations To Solomon Drown Gentleman Greeting
You the said Solomon Drown being chosen and appointed Surgeon of the 1 st Battalion in the Brigade ordered to be raised by the General Assembly of this State held at Providence on Thursday the 12 th Day of December 1776 for the Defence thereof in particular and of the United States of America in General are hereby in the name of the Governor and Company of this State authorized and empowered to act do. and perform all and singular the duties and services required of you as Surgeon of said Regiment and to have hold and enjoy such Rank and Station in said Regiment as by the Rules and Regulations of the Army you are entitled to; of which all Persons concerned are hereby required to take Notice and govern themselves accordingly. And for your so doing this shall be Your Sufficient Warrant.
Given under my Hand and the Seal of said State this First Day of August in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred & Seventy Seven. Nich d Cooke.
By his Honor's Command Henry Ward Secy

State of Rhode Island } Providence County } S. C.
On this 8 th day of January 1844, personally appeared before me, William G. Stone, a Justice of the Peace, Mrs Betsey Drown, a resident of Foster in said County, aged 84 years, who being sworn according to law, doth on her oath state, that she is now a pensioner of the United States, under act 4 th July 1830, at the rate of $480 per annum, On the Rhode Island Agency, as the widow of the late Solomon Drown, who was a Surgeon & Surgeon mate in the War of the revolution.
Now the object of this declaration being made is, in order to obtain an increased rate of pension under said act, for the revolutionary services of said Solomon as a Surgeon at the rate of $600 per annum, and the payment of the increase thereon from the 4 th March 1831.
Betsey Drown.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me, & I do hereby further certify that the declarant is per- sonally known to me.
William G. Stone, Justice of the peace.

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Providence G.
I Samuel W King Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Providence in the State aforesaid being a Court of Record do hereby certify that William G. Stone is now and was on the 8 th day of January AD 1844 a Justice of the Peace within said County duly elected and commissioned by the Governor of said State and fully authorized and empowered to act in that capacity. And that his signature within is genuine.
In Witness of which I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this Tenth day of January AD 1844
Sam W King Clerk.
197 5280 30

Jan'y 23 1844
R
Robt. Belsay Brown for March 1836
James L. Edwards Esq. Comm r of Pensions

Washington
Jan y 23. 1844
Sir
I herewith enclose a declaration made by Mrs Betsey Brown of Rhode Island. a pensioner under act 1836. at the rate of $480 per annum as the widow of. Surgeon Solomon. & also her pension Certificate.
It is stated in her letter to me, her husband served 24 months. as Mate and as full Surgeon. to wit 15 mo s . as Mate, and 9 mo s . as Surgeon. - It is upon the latter service the increase is claimed,
I am very respectfully Your-Ob d Serv t . Alex
J. L. Edmunds Esq. Comm r of Pensions

Payments to be made at Providence R.I. by Stephen Walbram Esq. Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of
R. S.
Open New Certificate Increase
157.00 Surgeons mate
9- Serjeant
525. $ deduct what has been paid
92-42 92-9 -91 36-1 21-4 20-2 92-9 92-5-N
A. Ray Esq Present
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A Vols 2 o
Page 101 by H. H. Addison
Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the 3d section of the law of the United States, of the 4th July, 1836, Dorothy Brown of Rhode Island widow of Solomon Brown who was a Surgeon & Surgeon's mate in the Revolution is entitled to receive Two hundred & eighty dollars and cents per annum, during the time she may remain unmarried, commencing on the 4th of March, 1834,  5 February 1834 and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September. {This certificate is issued in lieu of one dated May 17, 1837, which has been cancelled}
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 31 st day of October one thousand eight hundred and thirty-eight
J. B. Poinsett
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. {
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions

I Margaret Dickerson of Holliston in the County of Middlesex in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts do testify and say that I remember that Capt Jonathan Russell of Providence moved to Holliston in the time of the Revolutionary war and I remember my Father Joshua Priest, going to James Russell Esq where the family of Jonathan Russell resided for to join in Marriage Dac Solomon Droser of Providence and Miss Betsey Russell and then residing in the family of the said Jonathan Russell and when he returned he said that he received three Dollars for his fees which being the largest sum I ever knew him to receive for a fee for Marrying a couple makes me remember the circumstances more particularly
Margaret Dickerson
Middlesex ss. Sept r 14-1836 Then the above named Margaret Dickerson made oath that the above Affidavit by her subscribed was true
Be fore me
Ebenezer Cutter Justice of Peace
I also certify that the above named Margaret Dickerson is a credible witness.
Holliston Dec r 1 st 1836
Ebenezer Cutter Justice of Peace

Botney Drown
Payment to be made at Providence R.I. by First Natl. Acad. Bk. Agent for paying Pen= sion in the Agency of Rhode Island
Reduce this to $480 per ann. — Send the certificate to H.B. Drown, Esq Providence R.I. & notify the Agent of the reduction
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A Vol. 1 Page 101 by H.H. Addison Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the 3d section of the law of the United States, of the 4th July, 1836, Betsy Warren of Rhode Island widow of Solomon Warren decd. who was a Surgeon, Surgeons Mate in the war of the Revolution is entitled to receive Five hundred Twenty five dollars and _____ cents per annum, during the time she may remain unmarried, commencing on the 4th of March, 1834,  5th February 1834 and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March and 4th of September.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 17 th day of May one thousand eight hundred and thirty-Seven
Examined and Countersigned.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Solomon Drown which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? ys II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? ys III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? ys V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? ys VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? ys VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? ys VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? ys IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? ys X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? ys

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? 1 Citizen XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? ✓ XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? documentary XIV. †If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? ✓ Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? ✓ XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? ✓ XVI. ‡Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? no XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
 EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

New York, November 5 th 1881.
John D. Miller Esq. Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Please forward to me (the oldest grandson) the Papers in the Case of Betsey, widow of Solomon Browne, Ch.D. for Pension, No 8201; also, the Commissions, &c. of Dr. Solomon Browne of Rhode Island, who was a Surgeon in the Revolutionary War, and received a pension from 1832 - 1834, etc.
and greatly oblige, Yours very respectfully.
Henry C. Browne 52 Wall St.
These papers were sent to Mr. D. at the request of Mayor Webster, Chief of Old War Division D. & Miller.

Providence Oct. 15: 1858.
Hon J. L. Edwards
Dear Sir. Having called at the Pension Office, with Widow Betsey Drown's Certificate to receive her Pension on certificate of Surgeon and Surgeon's Mate, I was refused payment for the six months, due Sept. 4 th , on account of a letter received from yourself, dated Sept. 4 directing that hereafter those who receive 600 dolls should receive no more than $480. My mother's certificate is only for $525. per annum, and the only one of the kind in this State. I also called on S. Waterman esq. agt., they wished me to write to your office and get directions respecting the same. If you will be so kind as to drop a line directed to me at Providence R.I. it will confer a great favor on -
Yours, very respectfully,
Henry B. Drown.

Providence Dec 7 1830
Sir
In answer to yours of 9th to A G Green Esq (sent him, I presume by mistake as I had transmitted the papers) in reference to the claim of Betsey Drown widow of Solomon; wherein you observe that record evidence of the marriage is required in all cases where it can be had. I have to state that no such evidence exists as will appear by the town clerk's certificate enclosed. I also enclose some further testimony of the marriage which I presume together with the testimony of a witness who saw them married The old letter written by said Drown to his wife will be satisfactory.
I am respectfully yours
J L Edwards Esq
Bengal Court

Home Representation Washington March 2. 1840.
Sir,
I enclose herewith a letter from William Drown Esq to me, designating some papers forming left by his deceased father Dr. Solomon Drown, in the War department, — perhaps, in the Pension Office — of which he is desirous desires to obtain either copies, or the originals, to be used in preparing a biography of his father.
I shall feel much obliged if you will refer the letter, for its objects, to the proper Office, and direct either the original papers, which would be preferred, or copies, to be sent to me, together with Mr. Drown's letter, a return of which would be convenient to me.
With great respect I am Your obedt Servt Joseph L. Tillinghast Hon. J. R. Poinsett } Secy of War }

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
Secretary's Office, Providence, April 14 th 1859
Dear Friend Whiting
The family of Solomon Drown of Foster in this State desire me to make inquiry whether they are entitled to Bounty land on account of the services rendered by him in the war of the Revolution. He served during several years and in many campaigns as a Surgeon. After the war he received a pension until his death, and his wife Betty Drown, also of Foster, continued to receive it until her death. The evidence of service will be furnished from this office, in case that already in the Pension office is insufficient.
The family have several times been written to by agents in Washington and New York informing them that they were entitled to Bounty lands, offering that if they would pay them a certain sum of money they would secure the lands; but they have never noticed these letters.
Any information you may give me on this subject will confer a favor on
Yours very truly John R. Gattis